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polydactylous

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈdæk.tɪ.ləs/

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adjective

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈdæk.tɪ.ləs/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее состояние наличия большего, чем обычно, количества пальцев на руках или ногах.

An obsolete adjective describing a condition of having more than the normal number of fingers or toes.

  1. Having extra digitsC2formalmedical

    Relating to a person or other vertebrate that has more than the usual number of fingers or toes.

    ruМногопалый

    • The kitten was polydactylous, with seven toes on each front paw.
    • Polydactylous individuals often have fully functional extra digits.
    • The doctor noted that the newborn was polydactylous, with an extra finger on each hand.

    Synonymspolydactyl

Forms
  • more polydactylous comparative form
  • most polydactylous superlative form